Pavakka – Carrot Mezhukkupuratti

Slice bitter gourd and carrot lengthwise into pieces of 2 " length and thickness equal to that of finger chips/ french fries. :- Even a thickness lesser than that gives u a yummy taste.

Cut Onions into thin and long slices. 3)Heat oil in a pan splutter mustard seeds.

Add Sliced Onions and saute for 2-3 minutes.

Add Bittergourd pieces and saute for another 1 minute.

Add carrot slices and green chillies and saute the whole for 3-4 min.

Add salt as per taste.

Now simmer the flame and keep the pan covered till the whole vegetables are cooked well.

Saute the mixture in between to avoid sticking on to the pan. :-You can add oil in between as per the requirement to avoid sticking.

:- Serve hot!!!

:-The recipe tastes better if avoided cooking in water and if cooked at low flame with the lids closed.